Colorado shooting victim's dad forgives classmate

Teen gunman was targeting speech coach.

DENVER - The father of a 17-year-old girl who was fatally shot at her suburban Denver high school said Wednesday he and his wife have forgiven the killer, and he asked others to do the same.

Michael Davis said at a memorial service for his daughter Claire that the killer was blinded by anger and didn't know what he was doing.

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Michael and Desiree Davis, parents of Claire Davis, hold candles Wednesday with others at a memorial service held for their daughter at the National Western Stock Show Event Center in Denver. Behind them at left is Gov. John Hickenlooper.

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